About The Haj
Published in 1984, Leon Uris's historical fiction reputation for thorough and engaging narrative is evident. Through the viewpoint of Palestinian Arab leader Ibrahim al Soukori and his family, the book investigates the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Summary of Plot:
The book centers on Ibrahim, the mukhtar chieftain of the Tabah village between Jerusalem and Jericho. Showcasing the difficult challenges of Arab and Jewish people, the narrative runs from before World War II to the founding of Israel in 1948. Along with his son Ishmael, Ibrahim deals with treachery, changing alliances, and more general Middle Eastern political instability.
The Haj Arab-Israeli Conflict offers a close-up view of the tensions and historical foundations of the struggle.
- Cultural Identity and Struggles shows how many communities negotiate their political reality and customs.
- Power and Betrayal: The story revolves mostly around the changing loyalties of leaders and countries.
- Leon Uris and Their Effects
- American novelist Leon Uris was best-selling author of "Exodus" (1958), "Trinity" (1976), and "Battle Cry" (1953). Rich historical research and riveting narrative in his writings are well known.
At last
For those fascinated in Middle Eastern history and the human narratives behind political battles, the Haj is still a major book. It offers a thorough, intimate viewpoint on the life changed by the founding of Israel and more general regional conflicts.